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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.61, 241.31 and 156.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.61, 241.31 and 156.39 is: 216.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.61 : 241.31 = 156.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.61/241.31 = 156.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.61x = 241.31 × 156.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.61x = 37,738.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,738.47/174.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.13

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